Spencer Hot Springs
90–110°F
Pool temperatures
Drive-up
Easy access
Free
No fee reported
Spencer Hot Springs sits on BLM land southeast of Austin, where hot water is piped into metal trough tubs and a natural-bottom pool whose temperature can be adjusted with a valve. Reached by graded dirt road, it is free to use, with primitive camping nearby but not within 100 feet of the water. Expect no toilets or water and a busy-ish scene on good weekends.
01 · Before you go
Plan your visit
What to expect on the ground: rules, facilities and when to go.
- Camping nearbyFree dispersed camping on surrounding BLM land, first come first served. Camping is not allowed within 100 feet of the springs. No services on site.
- Parking
- Pools3-4 soaking spots: two metal trough tubs and a natural soft-bottom pool
- Moderate
- SeasonGraded dirt road, passable by ordinary vehicles when dry; wet weather can make it difficult.
- Free to soakNo day-use fee reported.
02 · Live
Conditions
Access status, weather and hazards. Closure feeds are checked automatically every morning.
Access
No closures reported
No closure, fire or weather warning found in Forest Service, wildfire (NIFC) or National Weather Service feeds. That isn't confirmation it's open, so check with BLM, Battle Mountain District.
Checked 22 Oct · updated daily
BLM held a cleanup on 2025-09-27 (trash, graffiti, replacing fire rings); site described as having no toilets, potable water or services. BLM Battle Mountain District fire prevention order in effect 2026-07-01 to 2026-10-31 restricts campfires outside developed sites. No 2025-2026 closure of the springs found as of 2026-10-18.
Water is very hot (about 140 F) at the source, so mix carefully with the gate valve. Remote with limited cell service. No toilets or drinking water.
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03 · Route
Getting there
Nearest town: Austin.
- 1
From Austin go about 12 miles east on US-50 to the NV-376 junction and turn south.
- 2
Follow signed dirt roads southeast, roughly 7 miles from the highway junction, to the springs.
- 3
Services are in Austin, about 19 miles away.
39.3280, −116.8580 · nearest town Austin, NV
04 · Where to stay
Stay nearby
Make a night of it. Places to stay near Austin, from campgrounds to cabins.
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Checked against 3 sources, with closures, wildfires and weather warnings re-checked daily.Show sourcesShare your photosSuggest an update
- hotspringslocator.com (coordinates, directions, temperature, tubs, fee, road, hazards)
- blm.gov (status_notes, land_manager, facilities, no services)
- maps.campendium.com (camping 100 feet rule, number_of_pools)
